CWG 2026: Weightlifter Bindyarani Devi clinches Bronze in Glasgow, takes India's medal tally to 6
Glasgow, July 27
Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi added another Commonwealth Games medal to her collection after securing bronze in the women's 58kg category at the 2026 edition in Glasgow on Monday.
The 27-year-old from Manipur produced a determined performance in a fiercely contested final, finishing behind Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal, who claimed gold with a record-breaking total, and Canada's Ann Sophie Taschereau, who won silver, according to ESPN.
Bindyarani began her campaign strongly in the snatch section after the coaching staff reduced her opening attempt from 85kg to 83kg. She completed the lift comfortably before successfully clearing 85kg on her second attempt. She then lifted 87kg in her final snatch attempt, finishing level with England's Eliza Pratt but staying ahead on countback.
Entering the clean and jerk section, Bindyarani faced a tough challenge from her rivals. She initially attempted 110kg but the lift was ruled a no-lift after a review due to an elbow buckle during the jerk. Refusing to be affected, the Indian returned for her second attempt and successfully lifted 112kg, taking her total to 199kg and moving into the silver medal position at that stage.
Bindyarani later attempted 116kg in search of a personal best and a higher finish but could not complete the lift. Her total of 199kg was enough to secure bronze as Nigeria's Lawal dominated the competition with a Games record total of 229kg, while Taschereau finished second with 215kg.
The Glasgow medal marked Bindyarani's second Commonwealth Games podium finish after she won silver in Birmingham in 2022. Her achievement was even more significant after she battled a knee injury in 2023 and navigated changes between weight categories, moving between 55kg and 58kg divisions.
Bindyarani Devi's bronze has taken India's tally to five medals, alongside one medal in para powerlifting. India has now secured six medals at Glasgow 2026 -- one gold, three silver and two bronze. The medallists are Jhandu Kumar (bronze, para powerlifting), Rishikanta Singh (silver, weightlifting), Mirabai Chanu (gold, weightlifting), Muthupandi Raja (silver, weightlifting), Gyaneshwari Yadav (silver, weightlifting) and Bindyarani Devi (bronze, weightlifting).
— ANI
Reader Comments
Six medals already and we are only halfway through the Games. But honestly, we need to do better in other sports like athletics and swimming. Weightlifting is carrying the team right now.
Medal tally is nice but look at Nigeria's Lawal - 229kg total! That's world class performance. We need to invest more in sports science and coaching if we want to compete at top level. No shortcuts in sports.
Well done Bindyarani! She is so consistent. Silver in Birmingham, bronze now in Glasgow. That weight category change must have been tough but she managed it beautifully.
Super proud moment! But I'm more impressed by how she handled that no-lift decision in clean and jerk. Mental strength of this girl is incredible. 199kg total with an elbow buckle - imagine if she had been perfect! 🏋️♀️
Good effort but let's be honest - we are dominating only in weightlifting and para powerlifting because other countries don't take these sports seriously. India needs to focus on global sports like athletics, swimming and gymnastics where real competition is.
From injury to podium in just two years! Bindyarani Devi is an inspiration for every young athlete in India. And Mirabai Chan
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